I Building activity now at record level With the fall season yet to come, the Town of Whitby has already issuel permits for more than $133.6 million worth of building in 1988,- surpassing 1987's record-breaking year of $129,562,572. "This (August) has been one of our best months ever. We should pass the $150 million mark," said Mayor Bob Attersley, responding to the monthly permit report issued by the Town's public works department. The Town issued permits for $25.96 million worth of construction during August. Of that amount, $15 million worth was for residential units. The Town issued industrial permits worth $6.65 million, inchiding a $3.2- million permit for the second phase of renovations to Fairview Lodge and a $3.34-million permit for the planned separate school on Michael Blvd. Industrial permits topped the $4-million mark, with a $1.2-million permit issued for construction of the Atlantic Packaging facility. A permit was also issued for the *1.3-million construction of an industrial condominium unit on McEwen Dr. Attersley said he is happy with the mix of permits the Town is issuing. During August, the Town collected $177,394 in permit fees, to bring the total to date to $915,505. /Imnamasmaassama. SPECIAL CENTRE SUPPLEMENT Mann Cup series Mayor suggests code of conduct see page 5 * ~ , Attersleyseeks another term DURHAM CENTRE MPP Allan Furlong (right) and Durham-York MPP Bill Ballinger share a grip on the golden shovel to turn some sod to mark the start of construction of an addition at Durham College. Construction begins at college A sod-turning ceremony on Thurs., Sept. 1, at Durham College marked the start of construction of the new $5-million L-wing. College president Mel Garland state that the new wing will help the college meet the increasing e)olments that reflect the growth in Durham Region. He emph4ized that the new wing will alleviate a shortage of teaching s ace which was identified in a special provincial study two year ago. Robert Fair, the college's board chýirman, explained that the new addition will contain two 100-seat lecture theatres and a significant number of classrooms. Graphics and interior design programs will get first priority in the wing, due to cramped conditions in the present graphics wing. He said that as new programs are approved, they will probably originate from the new wing. As soon as available, the space will be utilized for contiquing education for mature students by the college and Trent Uni versity. Mayor Bob Attersley .has announced he will seek re-elec- tion on Nov. 14. "I have been in office eight years now and there are still some things I would like to complete," says Attersley, indi- cating the development of Whitby's harbor and the need to get sewer and water services to Brooklin as two of the more important matters. He says negotiations are being held with at least two developers to get services to Brooklin. While refusing to name the developers, Attersley said the outcome of the negotiations should be coming before regional council when it discusses its 1989 budget. He adds that it could cost at. least $10 million to extend sewer and water service to Brooklin. Attersley says he also wants to see completion of renovations to Whitby harbor, including a the proposed $300-million investment by Coscan Developments. "We have plans for the Town-owned portions of land and we are working on excess land owned by the Province of Ontario." First elected to council in 1963, Attersley held the position to 1970. He was re-elected as a councillor in 1976 and became mayor in '1980. Attersley says he is proud of Whitby's growth since he became mayor. While some residents have complained the town has been growing too fast, Attersley says council has controlled growth through the Town's official plan. "We have had a good growth. We are the envy of many municipalities in Durham Region, Ontario and Canada," says Attersley. "Since 1980 I have wante to get Whitby known. That is hy BOB ÀTTERSLEY we have advertised in such places as Japan and Europe," says Attersley, adding that the ad- vertising has paid off. In the past three years, according to Attersley, 919 manufacturing jobs have been created in Whitby, bringing the total to 10,362. He also defends the avail-, ability of affordable housing in Whitby. '"What is affordable housing? I like to call it variable priced housing," says Attersley. He notes that 93 row houses were constructed in north Whitby last year and 110 condominium units are now under construction at the corner of Rossland and Garden, each unit selling for $99,950 (starting price). He also notes that council has approved 41 35-ft. single family homes and 134 townhouses in the past year. "We are doing our duty in Whitby." Attersley, 55, says he also decided to seek another term as mayor with the full support of his family. By Debbie Luchuk The United Church's recent statements on the homosexuals' position within that deno- mination have elicited concern from United Church ministers in Whitby. They say the statements have an effect on their own con- gregations and the church as a whole. The United Church's genoe$h council stated "all persons, regardless of sexual orientation, who profess faith in Jesus Christ, and obedience to him, are welcome to be or become full members of the Church. "All members of the church are eligible to be considered for an Ordered Ministry.". "Anyone who is a member is eligible to be considered." "All Christian people are called to a lifestyle patterned on obedience to Jesus Christ." The statement is not tnlike the 1925 version of United Church's statement of membership and mini stry,- except that the wording includes "regardless of sexual o:ientation." . Rev. Michael Begbie of West- minster United Church told The Free Press that he had done some study on it and was concerned. "I guess I've read the report and was somewhat distressed. But basically what the church is saying is reiterating the stand of 1925," Begbie said. Begbie believes the document SEE PAGE3 Local ministers express concern over statement by United Church